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~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought

There a chance I'll be able to make a significant investment in my speakers within a few months, and jump from $4K/pr Focal 926 to something in the 10-15K range. I'm running krell gear and have no intention of changing electronics, they are perfectly suited to my ears - - but if new speakers expose weaknesses, then I'll tackle that later.

Here's the thing: aesthetics matter to me, a lot, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I love my art and home and music is a huge part of my lifetime joy. These are some of the brands /models that I personally think are beautiful, and I'd love to hear from folks who could speak to a possible pairing with Krell. I like precision, speed, clarity, and firm bottom. 

Room is approx 18x20x9. New or used is ok.

Von Schweikert Endeavor SE
Vienna Acoustics Klimt The Music
Magico S3
JBL Synthesis (4700, 9900, etc.) 
Spatial (loved the demos I heard but not sure if OB would work in my space)

Appreciate any insight, despite the aesthetic emphasis. 
wassaicwill
wassaicwill OP
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ebm I'd love to but I'm not driving to Minnesota! Local pu only 😢
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dave_b
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For pure enjoyment go new JBL Synthesis or Klipsch Cornwall IV’s...leave the anxiety behind and be enveloped in the music the way the artist intended...full of life and dynamics!!
kfontno
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Did you every think about ribbon speakers? I sure like my Apogee Scintilla speakers using Krell KRC-HR and KSA-300s.
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dave_b
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For me, the only ribbon speaker I ever heard that sounded right was Magnepan 3.6R’s...they just didn’t do the dynamics I needed.
fred60
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You have to try to find some Raidho's to audition.  Any of them.  The D2.1, or the XT-2 are in your price range.  I've been to numerous shows over the years, and to my ears, Raidho makes the best sounding speaker on the planet. Borresson has moved on to make his own line, but the used D2.1 and the XT-2 are both his designs.  I own the XT-2's and couldn't be happier.  Play all kinds of music, and the sound is incredible-- soundstage, precise imaging, the sound of every instrument and anything else, is so lifelike.  Listening to "Girl" by The Beatles, sounds like John Lennon is standing in the room singing-- they are that good.  The only downside (every speaker has one) is dynamic slam.  If you are looking to play heavy metal slam, they are not for you-- but I listen to rock, Led Zeppelin, Who, etc., and the have no issues going loud without fatigue, even on lousy recordings.
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